braided loops, nail knot or grays for connecting leaders

topbanana

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Just wondering what peoples preference or which is best for connecting your leader to your fly line ? I've heard the nail knot can cut through your main line and of braid loops coming adrift. I'm confused lol :confused:
 
I've always used a braided loop mate and I've never had one come loose once you glue it down (touch wood)

I generally shorten mine with scissors, then prefer to thread it up as far as it will go, put the sleeve around the frayed end then a tiny dab of superglue around the sleeve to hold it

Never had a problem.
 
nail knot

nail knot

Found with nail knot you have to re do it ever few outings your forward taper shorting each time I only change loop once a year
 
Hello Nicky,
It's all new to me too, I haven't been fly fishing long, I just stick with braided loops. Don't put too much superglue on though as it wicks through the braid and makes it stiff......just a dab will do. I also trim them down like L_muslibar has suggested as it makes them neater.

I have recently bought some Roman Moser loops and they are very good.....nice and neat. I think they are the best I've seen but a bit more expensive.

If you are feeling adventurous some lads like to "weld" a loop in the end of their lines. I've not tried this so cannot comment but it looks a good job. There are some good videos on you tube. Good luck.

Regards Ian
 
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